Which Series of Reactions Described Below, If Any, Will Result

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which series of reactions described below, if any, will result in the formation of 2-methylpentan-3-one starting with 1-propanol?

• A) 1. (CH₃)₂CHMgBr/ diethyl ether
• 2) dilute H₃O⁺
• 3) PCC
• B) 1. Na₂Cr₂O₇/H₂SO₄ and heat
• 2) SOCl₂
• 3) 2 (CH₃)₂CHMgBr/ diethyl ether
• 4) H₃O⁺
• C) 1. Na₂Cr₂O₇/H₂SO₄ and heat
• 2) (CH₃)₂CHMgBr/ diethyl ether
• 3) dilute H₃O⁺
• 4) LiAlH₄
• D) 1. PCC
• 2) (CH₃)₂CHLi/ diethyl ether
• 3) dilute H₃O⁺
• 4) Na₂Cr₂O₇/H₂SO₄ and heat
• E) none of the above

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